Tuesday, July 04, 2017

Typha latifolia seed germination

Lombardi et al (1997) found very high germination rates of T latifolia at a fluctuating 20-30C, with plenty of light. They suggest each cat-tail contains 1000s of seeds. If the anticipated invasion of the pond doesn't materialize next year, in the October I'll harvest a few and then sow their seeds in the poly tunnel the following spring. A few dozen plants should be enough. Eventually, I want the whole pond to be a solid mass of 8ft tall bulrushes.